Wing Fastening Systems

Gemcor’s wing systems have been utilized on almost every major program, including aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier. Since our inception, we have perfected precision controls and advanced technology for any slug riveting application, among them center wing boxes, wing panels, leading edge and other work pieces. Both “squeeze” and “squeeze-squeeze” are popular methods incorporated into our programming.

WRS Wing Riveting System

This horizontal CNC system features a mobile, 5-axis fastening system to access all fastening locations on a fixed position aircraft wing structure. The wing panel is elevated to work-line by precision-controlled lift cylinders, which individually retract to the floor to provide fastening access to the wing panel at positions which would otherwise be obstructed. The system can include turntables with interconnecting track which permits a machine to move to any work station in the track network or to position multiple machines in a single work piece to speed throughout.

Gemcor’s latest G14 fastening solution is targeted at specialized, wing-related applications, such as spars and the center wing box (CWB). With a rotating upper pressure foot bushing and upper anvils, the upper head is designed to provide the maximum access and clearance for these demanding applications.

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Coupled to Gemcor’s new, lighter-weight G14 CNC positioning system, this solution can be quickly and easily installed on most standard factory floors without the need for special foundations. With the integration of highly-flexible, in-process adaptive controls systems, the G14 is able to meet the most exacting of aerospace applications with the minimal amount of hard tooling allowing for quick changeover and reconfiguration for many different present and future applications.